Happy National Dog Week! Spoil your dog a little bit extra this week to thank them for all the special love and comfort that they provide for us! We love you!
We continue #HappyHealthyCatMonth by providing symptoms and how to spot a possible ear infection in your cat. If you suspect your cat may have an ear infection, please schedule an appointment so we can ensure your cat is happy and healthy!
CATTIME.COM
Ear Infections In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments - CatTime
Greetings Oak Knoll Family,
I have a very special request for you! The second week in October is Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week. We feel it's important to appreciate every member of our team, so we plan on celebrating our whole team that week - from techs, to doctors to client service representatives!
Typically, little gifts and food are involved in our week long celebration, but this year I wanted to do something different - and THAT is where you come in!
I would like to compile stories or notes from clients for each team member. I am hoping you would be willing to send an email sharing how one of our employees made your visit a positive experience. It can be for a specific person, or for the team in general. It can be a sentence, or a book - I will gladly accept anything you are willing to share! Bonus points if pictures are included!!
Please send your stories to this top secret email account so I can surprise my team:
appreciation@mail.com
If you aren't sure of names or faces, here is a link to our employee bios, or you can always describe the person for me as well. We're working on getting our bios updated, but Joshua is no longer with us as he relocated for school, and Kylie is our newest team member that has yet to be added.
Thank you so much for your time,
Stephanie Hamerlinck
Hospital Manager
https://www.oakknollanimalhospital.com/staff
This week is Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable pet week! There are plenty of animals who are often looked over that are still looking for their forever homes. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a new pet this week, consider the ones who aren’t given an equal chance if you are able to. They too have a lot of love to offer!
Did you know that cats can also have separation anxiety just like dogs? Continuing our happy and healthy cat tips for #HappyHealthyCatMonth, here are a few tips on how to reduce separation anxiety in cats!
CATTIME.COM
How To Spot And Reduce Separation Anxiety In Cats - CatTime
Being a pet owner is a commitment and a dedicated responsibility. For #ResponsibleDogOwnershipMonth, we’re here to provide a few quick tips on how to be the best and most responsible pet owner that you can be!
QOO.LY
Responsible pet ownership | American Veterinary Medical Association
It's that time of year where we recognize the hard work and dedication of our Veterinary Team. Words will never be enough to show our appreciation but we thank you for your heart and the dedication you bring to work each day...
BITEABLE.COM
Veterinary Team Appreciation Week
Dogs aren’t the only animal that can learn new tricks! Easily train your cat to sit, high-five, and more!
CATTIME.COM
Top 5 Tricks You Can Teach Any Cat With Clicker Training [VIDEOS] - CatTime
*UPDATE - Phones are working! ---
Our phones are currently down as we are experiencing an outage in our area. Mediacom is working to restore service and we will keep you posted on when they are back up and running. We are utilizing the help of a third party call service to receive calls and book appointments while we are down. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
This week is Animal Welfare Week, along with October being National Pet Wellness Month and Emotional Wellness Month. The AVMA highlights the importance of our pet’s welfare, and how you can make a difference in the lives of companion animals.
QOO.LY
Animal welfare: Companion animals | American Veterinary Medical Association
Another month means another cat tip! For October’s #NationalPetWellnessMonth, we share a few quick cat wellness tips for you and your furry friend!
CATTIME.COM
4 Awesome Cat Health Tips For National Pet Wellness Month - CatTime
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed today for a staff member's wedding!
Did you know that Halloween can be scary for our pets too? With Halloween a week away, we pulled some safety tips for your cat. Click the link below to find out how to keep them calm and safe during the scariest holiday of the year!
CATHEALTH.COM
Halloween Safety for Cats
We're almost at $50 in donations and since we're matching it - that means $100 in donation to Ruff Life Dog Rescue of Illowa so far! Can we get to $150 by next week? We think we can - let's do it! Please share this link and ask or everyone to vote - $1 per vote and it all goes to Ruff Life!
Oak Knoll Animal Hospital
October 22 at 10:18 PM ·
It's time for a contest! To help raise funds for Ruff Life Dog Rescue of Illowa, we are having a pumpkin decorating contest! Each vote costs $1 and can be paid by clicking here: paypal.me/oakknollah
All proceeds raised will be donated to Ruff Life - AND - we will match 100% of the funds raised!
To vote, click the link above and make your donation, then add a note to include the number of the pumpkin (or pumpkins if you are donating more than $1) you are voting for!
Winner will be announced on November 2nd! All pumpkins were decorated by Oak Knoll employees -- there are 8 total, so please be sure to check them all out before voting!!
We've already raised $35 - but we can do so much more!! See details on how to vote in the original post below and help us raise funds for Ruff Life Dog Rescue of Illowa!
Oak Knoll Animal Hospital
October 22 at 10:18 PM ·
It's time for a contest! To help raise funds for Ruff Life Dog Rescue of Illowa, we are having a pumpkin decorating contest! Each vote costs $1 and can be paid by clicking here: paypal.me/oakknollah
All proceeds raised will be donated to Ruff Life - AND - we will match 100% of the funds raised!
To vote, click the link above and make your donation, then add a note to include the number of the pumpkin (or pumpkins if you are donating more than $1) you are voting for!
Winner will be announced on November 2nd! All pumpkins were decorated by Oak Knoll employees -- there are 8 total, so please be sure to check them all out before voting!!
It's time for a contest! To help raise funds for Ruff Life Dog Rescue of Illowa, we are having a pumpkin decorating contest! Each vote costs $1 and can be paid by clicking here: paypal.me/oakknollah
All proceeds raised will be donated to Ruff Life - AND - we will match 100% of the funds raised!
To vote, click the link above and make your donation, then add a note to include the number of the pumpkin (or pumpkins if you are donating more than $1) you are voting for!
Winner will be announced on November 2nd! All pumpkins were decorated by Oak Knoll employees -- there are 8 total, so please be sure to check them all out before voting!!
Are you still searching for the perfect addition to your family? If so, for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, we would greatly appreciate your warm hearts to consider looking at your local shelters. Shelters are a fantastic place to find your next pet, as there are countless loving animals waiting for their forever home.
With Halloween approaching, we ask the question: can cats eat chocolate? We have outlined the dangers and symptoms that you may see if your cat may have accidentally gotten their paws on some chocolate.
PETMD.COM
Can Cats Eat Chocolate?
Did you know that November is also Pet Cancer Awareness Month? Read up on the connection between cats and lung cancer, including symptoms, types, and causes.
CATTIME.COM
November Is Pet Cancer Awareness Month: Cats And Lung Cancer - CatTime
Just a reminder of our closure in 2 weeks for our floor cleaning! We will be closed Friday December 4th, Saturday December 5th, and opening later at 10am on Monday December 7th to accommodate the cleaning. Call today to refill meds or food prior to our closure!
Thanksgiving is next week! The holidays can be a great time for family to come together and enjoy each other’s company with some delicious food. While it is okay to share limited amounts of turkey with your four-legged friend, it is important to remember a few pet safety tips for the Thanksgiving holiday!
ASPCA.ORG
Thanksgiving Safety Tips
We can never care too much about our pets! Here are 10 great tips for you and your senior cat.
CATFRIENDLY.COM
Top 10 Tips for Your Senior Cat | The Cat Community
Happy National Senior Pet Month! Thank you to all of the amazing senior pets in our lives that have been with us over the years, and have helped to create irreplaceable memories. Share a photo of your beautiful senior pet in the comments below, so we can send them all of the love that they deserve!
We have also shared a few Senior Pet Care tips from the AVMA for your convenience:
AVMA.ORG
Senior pet care FAQ
Did you just rescue a new kitten? Do you happen to be a Star Trek fan? If so, we’ve got you covered with these Star Trek-inspired cat names!
CATTIME.COM
The Best ’Star Trek' Cat Names For Your New Feline On The Furry Frontier - CatTime
Regular teeth cleanings and dental exams for your cat can provide a lot more health benefits for them other than fresh breath! Read up on how to prevent serious dental diseases.
QOO.LY
February Is National Pet Dental Health Month: Clean Those Teeth! - CatTime
Happy Pet Dental Health Month! This month we’re focusing on your pet’s pearly whites, and we want to make sure that they are nice and healthy! Schedule an appointment with us for your pet’s next dental exam today.
We had a dog brought in by a Good Samaritan that was hit by a car. While we will maintain patient privacy surrounding her medical care, we would like to share that she got plenty of love today and was reunited with her owner. To this Good Samaritan, thank you for what you did!
Have you recently opened your home to a new cat? Read up on a few general tips to brush up on your cat care!
ASPCA.ORG
General Cat Care
In honor of Change a Pet’s Life Day being earlier this week, we would love to give a special shout-out to all of those who have recently changed a pet’s life by graciously opening your home to them! Thank you for changing their lives fur-ever!
We wanted to alert our Oak Knoll Family that we will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, March 8th and 9th, for dental training for our entire team.
This dental training will provide our team with additional training to provide more efficient and thorough medical care during dental procedures. We will be closed both days to get thorough and focused training, so please make sure to place your prescription orders in advance! As a reminder, we have started asking for two days notice on refill requests for food and medications since we have had difficulty keeping up with last minute requests.
We appreciate your understanding as we continually work to improve the quality of our care!
